Whether you’re looking for a new abode or looking to upgrade some older household items like your dishwasher or refrigerator, it’s good to have an idea of when you can expect major appliances to expire. Even if your stove or dryer doesn’t heat, you may want to upgrade to improve your home’s design. Maybe there’s a new technology on the horizon that you just can’t live without?
Whatever the reason, we’ve broken down a few major device categories to give you a better idea of how long you can expect your devices to last.
Dishwashers: 9 to 13 years
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The average dishwasher lasts about nine years, but with proper maintenance it can last 10 to 13 years. In this case, “proper maintenance” means turning on the dishwasher regularly and cleaning the components properly. When dishwashers fail, it is often due to a worn gasket or seal, which causes further internal problems. Regular work helps keep those rubbery parts happier.
Dishwashers in particular have little connection between price and durability. Sometimes the more electronics and components you add, the more things can break. For the most durable dishwasher, look for those with high-quality parts that resist rust and wear in the pump and tube components, where performance is more important than style.
Oven range: 13 to 15 years
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The range of ovens is only the first device on our list where the type of fuel is very important. Electric stoves use heating elements that are more likely to crack and fail over time. On the other hand, gas stoves have simple ignition systems and tend to age more easily. Bob Vila reports that you can expect your gas range to last about 15 years, and the electric should last about 13 years.
Microwave ovens: 9 to 10 years
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Microwave ovens will last between nine and ten years in most kitchens. Although a microwave oven is quite a complex appliance, there isn’t much you can do to help it last other than keep it clean and handle the door carefully. The Complete Home Warranty team also recommends a few other precautions, such as covering food to prevent messy sauce from exploding and keeping the outside clean.
Refrigerators and freezers: 11 to 19 years
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When it comes to refrigerators, it’s all important what kind you have. A fridge with shared side doors – one for cooling, one for freezing – actually has the worst life expectancy of around 14 years. Those with a top door freezer can last 17 years. The single-door refrigerator, although a rare sight these days, has the best lifespan of all at 19 years. As you can imagine, the more the refrigerator has to work to cool, the faster important components like the compressor will wear out.
A freezer, of course, has to work much harder to cool than a refrigerator. Because of this, the average lifespan of a freezer-only unit is around 11 years.
Garbage collection: 12 years
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Most landfills will last about 12 years. However, maintenance is especially important when it comes to longevity of care. We know you can’t control how your waste was used before you moved in, but always remember to only dispose of suitable food and never throw away anything like coffee grounds, rice, grease or coarse plant fibres. This can destroy your disposition and lead to his untimely death.
This is perhaps the reason why some companies like Mr. Rooter reports that garbage collection usually only lasts about 9 years. Meanwhile, companies like Yale Appliance study sales versus warranty service calls within the first year and report that garbage disposals are actually one of the most reliable appliances they’ve come across. The secret is probably maintenance!
Since we’re moving on from kitchen appliances, it’s worth noting that the Yale Appliance study also found the most trusted brands on the market to be Wolf, Thermador, KitchenAid and Maytag.
Washing machines and dryers: 10 to 14 years
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We’ve grouped the washer and dryer together because their lifespans are similar, and most people think of them as a package anyway. A washing machine will typically last 10 to 14 years, while a dryer will last 10 to 13 years. (Those heating components are a bit more fragile.)
Two things are important when it comes to your cleaning devices. The first is how often they are used: if you have a family of half a dozen members and do a lot of laundry every week, you will probably only last about 10 years. Another important factor is, surprisingly, front loaders versus top loaders. Although there is some disagreement on this, top-loading washers seem to last longer than front-loading washers.
Water heaters: 10 to 25 years
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The key question here is: What type do you have? A tankless water heater designed to heat water only when needed can easily last more than two decades. An electric gas heater will usually last about 10 years. A gas heater is a little more durable, but the lifespan is not too long. A better way to extend the life of your heater is to go tankless altogether. Bob Vila reports that most tankless water heaters will last about 20 years.
The type of water you have in your area is also important. Hard water has many minerals that can precipitate in the heat and cause clogging and scale problems that can slowly destroy water heaters over time. If the heater is running on well water, the extra sediment can cause additional problems and shorten the life even more.
Peć: 15 to 18 years
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Furnaces also have a lifespan that depends largely on their type—in this example, the fuel source. In particular, a gas furnace will usually run at full capacity for about three years or longer than an electric furnace (and also won’t use as much energy). Similar to oven stoves, this happens because gas tends to be a more efficient and effective heating fuel that doesn’t have as many breakable parts.
This is also one example where more modern machines outlive older designs. As a result, more modern furnaces tend to be significantly more efficient and can produce an equivalent amount of heat in a shorter period of time and undergo less wear and tear from everyday use.
HVAC: Varies, but usually around 15 years
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There is nothing sadder than trying to keep warm under a pile of blankets because your house’s air system is broken. Your heating, ventilation and air conditioning elements require consistent maintenance for stable, year-round operation. Even with non-stop work, the This Old House report reported that your HVAC parts may not work for more than 15 to 25 years.
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